We’re back traveling and packing for the plethora of conferences. Packing and intellect sometimes collide: for the life of me, I can’t seem to grasp this simple video on the moves of how to fold a t-shirt in under two seconds. (It is worth waiting out the ad; show it to your kids.) The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, but the markets seem focused on its every move and opinion since its mandate of maximum employment, price stability, and steady inflation is always precarious. The Fed is often a topic on The Big Picture, but this week Katie Sweeney, EVP of Broker Strategy and Advocacy at Rocket Mortgage, is on to discuss the moves on the trigger leads bill with its implications… a big win for the MBA and our biz. Speaking of that organization, the MBA’s Marina Walsh, CMB, reminded me of a its just-released home equity lending study that should be of interest to any originator or company who wants to understand that market and borrower, and how to tap into that business. (Today’s podcast can be found here and Sponsored by Total Expert, the purpose-built customer engagement platform trusted by hundreds of modern financial institutions. Total Expert turns customer data into actionable insights that help lenders engage and guide consumers through complex financial decisions. Hear an interview with BeSmartee’s Tim Nguyen on why modern mortgage lenders need configurable POS solutions that are fast, flexible, and built to adapt in any market.) Products, Services, and Software for Lenders and Brokers